Daytime highs, nighttime lows and the warmest cities in Hokkaido, Japan this May.
Hokkaido, Japan, a region in Japan, experiences maximum daytime temperatures in May ranging from 8°C (46°F) in Nemuro to 18°C (64°F) in Otofuke. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 7°C (45°F) in Otofuke and 5°C (41°F) in Nemuro.
Find the average daytime temperatures in May for the most popular destinations in Hokkaido on the map below. Click on a destination dot for more detailed information.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in May: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) in Sapporo. That makes May a moderate month for Hokkaido, Japan.
Average overnight lows in Hokkaido, Japan during May sit near 8°C (46°F) in Sapporo.
Otofuke tops the warmest city list in our database with average maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C (64°F) and a minimum nighttime temperature of around 7°C (45°F).
In our database, Nemuro is the chilliest city in May in Hokkaido, Japan. Daytime temperatures typically peak at 8°C (46°F), while the nighttime lows hover around 5°C (41°F).
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